Ribera y Rueda for the Holidays

Who is ready for the holidays!? Neither am I. I just started wrapping a few gifts, but still need to check a few people off my nice list. Luckily, I’m prepared for more online shopping and gift wrapping with Ribera y Rueda, which has been my go to wine after my tasting at Mega Wine…

Treat Yourself with WTSO

That weekend shipment feeling. Who else gets excited when they see the mailman with a box that needs to be signed by an adult? I do, I do! Lately, I’ve been really into Wines ‘Til Sold Out (WTSO)—an online site with limited deals and steals. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey, WTSO…

Yes Way, Gamay

I have a confession – I’ve never had Gamay before :X My good friend @megandmerlot is a big fan, so I was excited to try a bottle of 2016 Vignobles Bulliat Moulin-à-Vent. Noël Bulliat and his son Loïc run this family estate that covers 27 hectares in eight different appellations in the heart of the…

Thanksgiving Fun

Thanksgiving definitely warrants an #alexaswinediary! I’m guilty of still having some Halloween pumpkins around, so I decided to give one a second life as a wine cooler for festive table decor 😉 It’s so easy to do – just cut open the top of the pumpkin, scoop out the guts, and pour in some ice….